Project Finance Manager

Finance Project Manager (Contract)

Location: London (Temple area)Hybrid: Up to 2 days WFHRate: £400-£600 per day (Inside IR35)Contract: 6 months + potential extension

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance Project Manager for a 6 month contract, to support delivery of a large internal IT transformation project. This role will act as the key finance lead across the programme, ensuring financial control, visibility, and strategic insight throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial elements of the IT programme, including P&L management, balance sheet oversight, accruals, capex tracking, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Deliver accurate project accounting, financial models, and cost analysis to support decision-making.
• Build robust business cases, evaluate investment options, and track benefits realisation.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and financial efficiencies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams-including IT, operations, procurement, and external partners-to ensure financial alignment and control.
• Provide clear and impactful financial presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain strong communication channels across internal and external parties.
• Participate in regular programme meetings, providing challenge, insight, and financial leadership.

Skills & Experience

• Proven background as a Finance Project Manager, Finance Business Partner, Project Accountant, or similar role within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong technical finance skills: P&L, budgeting, forecasting, capex, month-end, balance sheet, accruals.
• Experience supporting large-scale projects, ideally involving IT, digital, or systems change.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills. Confident engaging with senior leaders, IT teams, and external vendors.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; able to influence and challenge constructively.
• Highly resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.
• Manufacturing industry experience is beneficial but not essential.